An expert tells you that "you can catch a cold by not wearing a coat when it is cold." If you are a critical thinker, you would
A)accept his statement since you remember catching a cold after you forgot your coat.
B)accept his statement because it is based on commonsense reasoning.
C)ask him to list additional experts that support his theory.
D)ask to see the empirical evidence that supports his theory.

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Colds are caused by viruses, not by cold weather itself. Asking for empirical evidence encourages the examination of scientific data to support or refute the claim, aligning with critical thinking principles.

An Expert Tells You That "You Can Catch a Cold